Tag: public services
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Agencies Brace for Partial Government Shutdown as Lawmakers Push to Bridge Funding Gap
What is at stake amid the looming funding lapse As lawmakers race to avert a full shutdown, federal agencies are drawing up contingency plans for a partial funding lapse. The goal, according to leadership briefings, is to preserve critical operations while limiting disruption to services that millions rely on. With a funding gap potentially closing…
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Agencies brace for partial shutdown as lawmakers push to shield operations
Overview: A looming partial shutdown and a last-minute budget fix With lawmakers negotiating a short-term spending package, many federal agencies are preparing for a partial government shutdown that could occur if a funding lapse continues past the weekend. The emerging plan, designed to minimize disruption, would likely restore funding by Monday once a new appropriations…
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Agencies Brace for Partial Shutdown as Lawmakers Push to Limit Disruption
Overview: The looming funding lapse and the push for a stopgap As lawmakers work to avert a full government shutdown, agencies are scrambling to prepare for a partial funding lapse that could take effect if a spending package isn’t enacted in time. The anticipated pause in nonessential operations and the tightening of discretionary programs highlight…
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10 Promises, One Clear Path: Bawumia’s agenda prioritises everyday challenges over empty rhetoric
Introduction: A Plain-Spoken Roadmap for Ghana Ghana faces a pivotal moment. After years of political rhetoric that often framed change as distant, the country now demands a grounded plan that tangibly improves daily life. The agenda attributed to Vice President (Dr.) Mahamudu Bawumia centers on 10 concrete promises designed to address everyday challenges—rising costs, service…
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Singapore to Invest Over S$1 Billion in National AI Research Plan (NAIRD) for 2025–2030
Singapore commits over S$1 billion to advance public AI research Singapore has unveiled a landmark investment, committing more than S$1 billion (about US$786 million) to its National AI Research and Development Plan (NAIRD) for 2025–2030. The multi-year plan aims to strengthen the island nation’s public AI research capabilities, accelerate the deployment of responsible and trusted…
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Glitzy Cities Grow Fast, But Many Are Left Behind: West Africa’s Uneven Urban Boom
West Africa’s urban surge: a tale of two speeds Across West Africa’s glittering skyline, shimmering towers and bustling nightlife signal a surge in urban growth. Yet beneath the surface, a different narrative unfolds: millions are left behind, living in informal settlements with limited access to housing, water, electricity, and reliable transport. This paradox—spectacular development alongside…
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Kenya Rolls Out WhatsApp Tax Filing Tool to Simplify Compliance
Kenya Introduces 24/7 WhatsApp Tax Filing Assistant In a bid to make tax compliance more accessible and affordable, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is rolling out a digital tool that lets taxpayers file and manage taxes via WhatsApp. The initiative, announced by Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga, centers on a 24-hour WhatsApp chatbot designed to handle…
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Nigeria’s disability rights movement leaps forward
Building on decades of advocacy In Nigeria, the disability rights movement is moving from the margins toward the mainstream, driven by years of grassroots organizing, legal challenges, and persistent advocacy. Across cities from Lagos to Jos, NGOs, disability-led groups, and allied civil society organizations are translating vision into policy, and policy into practice. This shift…
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Scottish Budget 2026 Live: Shona Robison Unveils Spending and Tax Plans
Overview of Scotland’s Budget 2026 Finance Secretary Shona Robison has unveiled Scotland’s Budget 2026, detailing the government’s spending priorities, tax measures, and long-term economic strategy. The budget focuses on sustaining growth, bolstering public services, and directing capital investment toward long-term projects that are expected to drive economic benefits across the economy. Capital Investment Programme: A…
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Federal Executive Forum 2026: Artificial Intelligence Strategies in Government – Progress and Best Practices
Overview of the Federal Executive Forum 2026 The Federal Executive Forum 2026 brought together senior government leaders, policy makers, and technology officers to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping public services. The event highlighted progress in AI adoption, governance, and concrete case studies across agencies. As governments strive to harness AI for efficiency, transparency,…